Keeled Treehopper vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.